Almond Free Sparkling Coffee Maple Agua Fresca
This drink is the kind of thing that makes you rethink everything you thought you knew about your morning coffee routine. Cold brew concentrate forms the backbone here, steeped overnight for a smooth, low-bitterness base that pairs beautifully with the warm, caramel depth of maple syrup. A hit of fresh lime juice and a pinch of salt sharpen everything up, giving the whole glass a brightness that feels more like a craft cocktail than a simple coffee drink. Topped with chilled sparkling water, it's effervescent and refreshing in a way that's genuinely hard to put down. The ingredient list is naturally free from tree nuts of any kind — no syrups, no flavored add-ins, nothing to second-guess — just clean, straightforward pantry staples doing exactly what they should. It's a great make-ahead option too, since the coffee-maple base can sit in the fridge until you're ready to pour and top with bubbles. Whether you're serving it at brunch or just treating yourself on a slow afternoon, this one lands every time.
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4 servings
For the cold brew concentrate
- ½ cup coarsely ground coffee
- 2 cups cold water
For the agua fresca
- ¼ cup maple syrup
- 3 tbsp fresh lime juice (from about 2 limes)
- ¼ tsp fine salt
- 2 cups cold water
For serving
- 2 cups sparkling water, chilled
- ice cubes, for serving
- lime wedges, for serving (optional)
Instructions
- 1
Combine the coarsely ground coffee and 2 cups cold water in a large pitcher. Stir briefly to saturate all the grounds, then cover and refrigerate for at least 8 hours or overnight.
- 2
Set a fine-mesh strainer over a bowl or large measuring cup and pour the cold brew through it, discarding the spent grounds. You should have about 1 1/2 cups of concentrate.
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